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Games like Shogi 3D

If Shogi 3D is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cat Chess, Lazy Chess and The Chess Variants Club — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Shogi 3D: Shogi 3D is a faithful take on the famous Japanese board game. Take a sip of coffee and enjoy a relaxing experience, playing strategic matches with traditional rules in a serene Japanese temple.

2025StrategyIndieCasualEarly Access9.99 USDWindowsby Hard Shark Games
Shogi 3D — Steam game cover

Players who liked Shogi 3D also play

Steam players who put hours into Shogi 3D also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Cat Chess

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Shogi 3D fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shogi 3D.

    Play the ancient and thrilling game of Chess but with... cats! Lead your furry friends to the Purrfect battle of brains and whiskers!

    2026SportsStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  2. Lazy Chess

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Shogi 3D fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shogi 3D.

    Lazy Chess is a new non-profit chess game that narrows your choices down to the best 2 possible moves per turn. The moves provided can always win the game, but how strong are your decisions? Fewer moves. More fun.

    2021StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Chess Variants Club

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Shogi 3D fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shogi 3D.

    Play and discover 12 popular chess variants, improve your chess skills with hundreds of chess puzzles, or simply play regular chess with your friends - all in one package. This diverse collection includes several chess games and puzzles. All in a minimalist, beautifully designed virtual chess club.

    2020SportsStrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Rush Hour® Deluxe – The ultimate traffic jam game!

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Shogi 3D fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with Shogi 3D.

    The ingenious logic game

    2022StrategyCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Decent Checkers

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Shogi 3D fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with Shogi 3D.

    Checkers is a timeless classic, steeped in rich history. This release supports 4 rulesets and includes PvE, PvP, and puzzle modes. From the casual checkers enthusiast to the competitive master, this game is sure to provide hours of entertainment and mental stimulation.

    2023StrategyCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Canvas - The Board Game

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Shogi 3D fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shogi 3D.

    Create stunning paintings, layer cards strategically, and score ribbons in Canvas - a digital board game where art meets strategy. Choose and combine Art Cards to create beautiful paintings and enjoy a mix of artistic expression and tactical gameplay.

    2025StrategyIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. CrossCraze

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Shogi 3D fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with Shogi 3D.

    A fun, modern twist on the classic crossword board game, designed for players who prefer the challenge of a computer opponent (you can also pass-and-play with a friend on the same PC). Play in English or 8 other languages.

    2024StrategyCasual17.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Chess Mega Bundle

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Shogi 3D fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Shogi 3D.

    Play hundreds of chess variants online or locally.

    2021Strategy4.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shogi 3D at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shogi 3D on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Shogi 3D.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shogi 3D on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Shogi 3D.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shogi 3D on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shogi 3D.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shogi 3D on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Shogi 3D.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Shogi 3D on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shogi 3D.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shogi 3D on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Shogi 3D.

    Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Shogi 3D on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shogi 3D.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shogi 3D on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Shogi 3D.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shogi 3D.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Shogi 3D.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shogi 3D.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shogi 3D.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Shogi 3D.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Shogi 3D.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shogi 3D.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Shogi 3D.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

More from Hard Shark Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Hard Shark Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Scarlett's Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hard Shark Games, the studio behind Shogi 3D. Shares Indie with Shogi 3D.

    Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Slashvival

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hard Shark Games, the studio behind Shogi 3D. Shares Indie with Shogi 3D.

    Slashvival is a third-person action RPG with roguelite elements. Use swords to fight mutant creatures in a medieval low-poly world. Survive intense battles and rescue your family in this thrilling hack-and-slash adventure!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Beastie Land

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hard Shark Games, the studio behind Shogi 3D. Shares Indie and Casual with Shogi 3D.

    Beastie Land is a high-speed 2D platformer inspired by 90’s classics. Master precision platforming and explore vibrant levels to discover hidden treasures with your unique beast characters!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Ninja Fights

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hard Shark Games, the studio behind Shogi 3D. Shares Indie and Casual with Shogi 3D.

    Ninja Fights is a 2D side-scrolling adventure where you become a skilled ninja. Navigate through intricate levels with challenging puzzles and hidden treasures, using stealth and shurikens to overcome obstacles and enemies. Master your ninja abilities in this action-packed platformer!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Wrecked! Unfair Car Stunts

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hard Shark Games, the studio behind Shogi 3D. Shares Indie with Shogi 3D.

    Get ready for Wrecked, where racing and chaos collide. Perform outrageous stunts, smash cars, and embrace total destruction. With insane driving and demolition, every race is a thrilling ride into mayhem!

    2022IndieRacing4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Geometry Jump: Impossible Game

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hard Shark Games, the studio behind Shogi 3D. Shares Indie and Casual with Shogi 3D.

    Geometry Jump is a lightning-fast 3D precision platformer that challenges even the most hardcore gamers. Master rapid jumps and razor-sharp reflexes as you navigate through a relentless maze of obstacles where every second counts!

    2025ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Streets of Rageness: Beat 'Em Up Fighter

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hard Shark Games, the studio behind Shogi 3D. Shares Indie and Early Access with Shogi 3D.

    Streets of Rageness is a reimagined '90s beat 'em up classic set in a crime-ridden city under the iron grip of a ruthless syndicate. Amid rampant looting, chaos, and destruction, fight through waves of thugs to become the most powerful fighter on the streets!

    2025ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hard Shark Games, the studio behind Shogi 3D. Shares Indie with Shogi 3D.

    Pilot your starship in Starship Fighters, a realistic space combat simulator. Engage in intense battles, explore vast galaxies, and unleash destruction with an arsenal of powerful weapons in a universe teeming with enemies!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Shogi 3D

How much does Shogi 3D cost?
Shogi 3D is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Shogi 3D have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Shogi 3D supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Shogi 3D?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shogi 3D are Cat Chess, Lazy Chess, The Chess Variants Club.
Who developed Shogi 3D?
Shogi 3D was developed by Hard Shark Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Shogi 3D.

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